Twitter breaks down as Lionel Messi quits the Argentina national team

Twitter went berserk over news that Lionel Messi has decided to no longer represent his national team in international tournaments. At a time when Zlatan ibrahimovic – a 34-year-old – announced his retirement from the UEFA EURO, Messi has added to the sadness by announcing he will no longer play as well.

Here are the best GIFs, memes and reactions from Twitter:

Messi just quit the international team

— cole (@colehudson11) June 27, 2016

Messi retiring at an age when doctors just about start their careers. Sigh! #Messi

— The Bad Doctor (@DOCTORATLARGE) June 27, 2016

Messi messed up #GameOfThrones finale.

— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) June 27, 2016

So Messi has announced his International retirement.I always knew few 'Chile's can ruin your life.

— Alekhya Das (@iAlekhyaDas) June 27, 2016

Messi... Made his haters happy again... Man is a genius

— Reema (@lady_naarad) June 27, 2016

My face reading that messi ain't gone play for Argentina anymore. pic.twitter.com/0BUv9YAOw5

— Carlos O (@Cahhhhlos) June 27, 2016

Messi's retirement from Argentina is a true shame but can you blame the man given the heartbreak he's suffered with the team? #Messi

— Adam Serrano (@LAGalaxyInsider) June 27, 2016

Alexis Sanchez just retired Lionel Messi from international football. Day to remember.

— Amaan (@Schneiderholic) June 27, 2016

The year of exits! Messi announces his retirement from international football.

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) June 27, 2016

Indian mothers will now be like, "ab toh messi bhi retire ho gaya, kab shaadi karega!!".

— Billoo (@MohitParmarr) June 27, 2016

The End. #messi #argentina pic.twitter.com/VPtTfMHedn

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 27, 2016

I just woke up and found the entire Football scene just changed.Messi should somehow Copa with this hard time.

— Alekhya Das (@iAlekhyaDas) June 27, 2016